EIN 59-1709542

Museum of Discovery and Science

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
277
State
Year formed
1976
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
Description
While annually serving over 400,000 visitors, in 2018 mods completed phase ii of the Museum's expansion and renovation campaign with the opening of the 27,000 square foot outdoor Science park.
Total revenues
$12,515,535
2023
Total expenses
$12,094,770
2023
Total assets
$34,425,121
2023
Num. employees
277
2023

Program areas at Museum of Discovery and Science

Collections and exhibits-interactive hands-on exhibits in the areas of ecology, health, space and technology used to increase appreciation of Science in adults and children. 320,870 served
Theater and visitors service-imax theater offers education films providing a forum for the exchange of views on issues of Science health and technology, and intensifying the visitors experience. 115,300 served
Educational programs-school tours, summer camps, and individualized programs designed to help participants increase their understanding of Science. 138,739 served repetitive involvement is encouraged in ongoing programs, classes, and workshops with the goals of increasing community awareness and skills as related to the arts and sciences. Also, teachers are trained to use participatory methods to motivate and expedite learning experiences.

Who funds Museum of Discovery and Science

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Community Foundation of BrowardGeneral Support$491,815
Emil Buehler Perpetual TrustGeneral Operating$400,000
The Frederick A Deluca FoundationPathway To Discovery: Reimagining Early Childhood Education at Mods$246,640
...and 29 more grants received totalling $2,196,038

Personnel at Museum of Discovery and Science

NameTitleCompensation
Joseph P. CoxPresident and Chief Executive Officer$273,750
Cathy NonnenmacherChief Financial Officer
Hilary WinigerSenior Director$106,037
Catherine NonnenmacherPast Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer$101,749
Rick J. Burgess, Esq. - GunsterImmediate Past Chair$0
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Museum of Discovery and Science

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,765,277
Program services$5,386,530
Investment income and dividends$445,978
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$917,750
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$12,515,535

Form 990s for Museum of Discovery and Science

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-01-24990View PDF
2022-092023-01-25990View PDF
2021-092022-03-09990View PDF
2021-092022-01-28990View PDF
2020-092021-04-06990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Westminster Barrington Foundation
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $246,640 from The Frederick A Deluca Foundation
June 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
May 20, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
401 SW 2nd St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Metro area
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
County
Broward County, FL
Website URL
mods.org/ 
Phone
(954) 467-6637
Facebook page
museum-of-discovery-and-science 
Twitter profile
@imaxsofl 
IRS details
EIN
59-1709542
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1976
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A57: Science and Technology Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Central organization
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